Science and Environment

• Regional: North America: United States: Regions: Appalachia: Science and Environment  (19)
• Regional: North America: United States: Science and Environment  (81)

Association of Southeastern Biologists - Encourages biological research and the preservation of biological resources in the region. Organization information, news, annual conference announcements, job openings, and related information.

Bi-State Catawba River Task Force - Exists to preserve and enhance the quality of the Catawba River from its headwaters in North Carolina to Lake Wateree, South Carolina, as a drinking water source and as a unique environment and recreational resource. Includes information about the organization and the river.

Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League - Regional, community-based, non-profit environmental organization in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Information about projects and issues.

2bnTheWild - Images and information on hundreds of wild plants found in the southeastern US, with a collection of the photographer's stock photos of wildlife and other nature and natural history subjects.

Carolina Falls - Features photographs of waterfalls in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia as well as maps and driving directions to the falls.

Dogwood Alliance - Organization working to preserve and restore native forest ecosystems in the southeastern United States; includes current research, details on campaigns, chipmills, and ways to get involved.

Forest Health, Southern Region - Information about forest insects and tree diseases in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. From the USDA Forest Service.

Ground Water Atlas of the United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina - Online USGS report describes the groundwater resources of this 4-state region.

Ground Water Atlas of the United States: Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi - Online USGS report describes the groundwater resources of this 3-state region.

Hypoxia - Studies low-oxygen waters in the Gulf of Mexico, particularly near the terminus of the Mississippi River.

Interface South - Compendium of news and information on ecological and social concerns related to the wildland-urban interface -- areas where population and development are rapidly expanding, on the edges of towns and cities across the South.

Southeast Region National Wildlife Refuges - Fact sheets, hunting and fishing regulations, and other information about refuges in the 10-state region.

Southeast Watershed Forum - Center for watershed resources for local organizations and communities to better protect land and water resources.

Southeastern Cave Conservancy - Nonprofit organization engaged in cave conservation in the southeastern states, through acquisition, management, and education of cavers and the public. Includes organization and membership information, details of caves owned, legal information, advice for cave owners, and links to related sites.

Southeastern Exotic Pest Plant Council - About exotic plants invading natural areas in the southeastern states, controlling invasive plants, and landscaping with native plants.

Southeastern Fishes Council - Scientific organization dedicated to the study and conservation of freshwater and coastal fishes of the region. Organization information and abstracts and listings of publications.

Southeastern Rare Plant Information Network - Database on rare plant information species in the region, including records for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and north and central Florida.

Southeastern Regional Biomass Energy Program - Information about federal government activities supporting the development of bioenergy resources in the region.

Southern Environmental Law Center - Nonprofit advocacy organization that protects the environmental quality and outstanding natural resources of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Southern Regional Aquaculture Center - Encourages cooperative and collaborative research and extension education programs in aquaculture throughout the region. Includes information about fish and shellfish production and methods used in the region.

Southern States Energy Board - Regional compact of 16 states plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, promoting innovations in energy and environment. Describes the organization, its committees, meetings, and activities; and provides research reports on renewable energy, clean coal, recycling, and other topics.

Trees of Alabama and the Southeast - Brief text and numerous photos of both native and planted trees. Includes section illustrating terminology with photographs.

Urban Forestry South - A resource for urban forestry Information in the southern region, including tree ordinances, manual and other publications, events announcements, technical contacts.